20 January 2013
Is the standard ratio of Debt equity is 2:1? Why not 1:1 as it is better than 2:1? and what is the logic behind this standard form of debt equity ratio?if we consider risk factor debt is good and if we consider cost factor equity is good.i always confused in this point.
20 January 2013
Ratio analysis as such is always regarded to be CRUDE indicators. 2:1 is the very very general indicators. Please go through the topic on "trading on equity" "financial leverage", the confusion will be over. In power sector, capital intensive projects, this ratio may be as high as 7:1